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Tiles – or azuleijos – are found everywhere in Portugal. They are as much a part of life in the Iberian Peninsula as fresh bread, olives, sunshine or the strumming of a guitar. In the sixteenth century the portuguese began painting panels of azuleijos usually depicting scenes from the bible. The word azuleijo comes from the coloquial Arabic al-zulaij, meaning faience or ornamental tile. The oldest Azuleijo panel in Portugal can in fact be seen in Quinta da Bacalhoa, Azeitao. It was copied from an engraving by Enea Vico of Susana and the Elders from Daniel 13:15:16 and is dated 1565. Related

This region most famous product is a fortified sweet wine in the style of Muscat and called Moscatel. Unlike the equivalent Muscats of France, Setubalimproves with age and ranges from the young bottles of 6 years old to the oldest which have 50 years old, and tasting and taking home a bottle is a must. Did you know that near to the city of Setubal is the State Prison of Pinheiro da Cruz whose inmates together with its staff are responsible for producing both red and white wines that have gained national awards for their quality?… There is something truly delightful in the discovery of a wine unknown in your home country, so we have put together some days for you to discover this regions wine secrets and hopefully you will find it as fun and as fascinating as we did! Saude! * * Cheers Related

The main fishing centres were in Gambia, Faralhão, and Setúbal on a small-scale inshore fishing of the Sado Estuary, the Marine Zone of the Parque Natural da Arrábida and the Atlantic coast. The region main species are sole, octopus, cuttlefish, skate, sardine, scad, various sea breams, red mullet, sea bass, gilt-head sea bream, clams and other crustaceans. Related

Your online Guide to the best on Lisbon’s south side …

This site will take you off the beaten track to discover the beauty of Arrábida Coast. Places like Sesimbra, Caparica, Azeitão, Setúbal and Palmela will both relax and inspire you. We have handpicked the best places to stay, what to see, how to get there to enable you to get the best of this enchanting region on Lisbon´s southside.